Moroccan Split Pea Soup with Sweet-Spiced Pickles Recipe

Name: Moroccan Split Pea Soup with Sweet-Spiced Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; Kosher salt; 2 cups green split peas (14 ounces); 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish; Sweet-Spiced Carrot and Radish Pickles, for garnish; Warm crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
Kosher salt
2 cups green split peas (14 ounces)
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
Sweet-Spiced Carrot and Radish Pickles, for garnish
Warm crusty bread, for serving

1
In a saucepan, heat the oil.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in the cumin and paprika, season with salt and cook, stirring, until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the split peas and 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.
5
Simmer, stirring, until the peas just start to soften, 20 minutes.
6
Add the chopped cilantro to the saucepan.
7
Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the peas are broken down and the soup is thick, about 40 minutes longer.
8
Season with salt, garnish with pickles and cilantro and serve with crusty bread.

420

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Split Pea Soup with Sweet-Spiced Pickles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moroccan Split Pea Soup with Sweet-Spiced Pickles

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